I've tried the drilling trick too, and it does help a bit. But honestly, the biggest difference for me came from using shrink film insulation kits. Th...

Yeah, that's pretty much my approach too. Painter's tape can be handy, but it definitely has its quirks—especially if you're dealing with fresh paint ...

Good call on the bathroom fan—I had a similar issue a few years back. Turns out mine was venting straight into the attic (thanks, previous homeowner.....

I've done the weatherstripping plus inserts combo myself, and you're right—it's definitely not overkill. Actually, I'd say it's one of the best bang-f...

We did ours about five years back, and I remember having pretty similar thoughts. The noise reduction was definitely noticeable, but the biggest surpr...

I did pretty much the same, but sealing alone didn't totally fix it for me. It was quiet for a few weeks, then I started hearing scratching again. Eve...

We noticed the same thing with our cellular shades—definitely quieter, especially noticeable when the garbage trucks roll by early in the morning. One...

Yeah, sizing's always tricky, especially with older houses. Learned the hard way to measure at multiple points—top, middle, bottom—and go with the sma...